General Technician

National Guard
US - Florida - Jacksonville
October 21, 2024
Military

The Army National Guard utilizes many forms of sophisticated equipment on and off the field. As a Special Electronic Devices Repairer, you will ensure that vital instruments and tools are meticulously maintained and operational. This includes night vision equipment, electronic distance and azimuth-orienting devices, battlefield illumination devices, nuclear, biological, and chemical warning and measuring devices, and others.

Specific duties of the Special Electronic Devices Repairer include: testing instruments, navigational controls, and simulators; reading technical diagrams and manuals; replacing parts; ensuring quality control measures; and troubleshooting and inspecting equipment. Advanced level Special Electronic Devices Repairers are expected to supervise and train other Soldiers in the craft.

Helpful Skills
Interest in mathematics, solving problems, and electronic equipment repair
Strong attention to detail

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or the National Weather Service.

Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Special Electronic Devices Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills. Advanced Individual Training consists of 25 weeks of training. Training is spent in a classroom, practicing on equipment, and in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Benefits/RequirementsBenefits

Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
Federal and State tuition assistance
Retirement benefits for part-time service
Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
401(k)-type savings plan
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
Health care benefits available
VA home loans
Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

Other Job InformationJob ID: 7622
ZIP Code: 29153
Job Category: Mechanic and Maintenance
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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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